submitting to one another in the fear of God. Truth to Learn The Spirit-filled Christian is humble and subservient. Behind the Words The word translated “submitting” is translated from the Greek verb hupotassō. This word is made up of hupo, meaning “under” or “beneath” and tassō, which means “to arrange...
Ephesians 5:20 – Thankful for Everything
giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Truth to Learn Thankfulness is an indication of Spirit-filling. Behind the Words “Giving thanks” is translated from the Greek word eucharisteō. This word is made up of eu, meaning “good” or...
Ephesians 5:19 – Sing to God!
speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, Truth to Learn Singing God’s praise is a sign of being filled with the Spirit. Behind the Words “Speaking” is from the Greek word laleō, meaning “to utter words,”...
Ephesians 5:18 – Spirit Filled Living
And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, Truth to Learn Be filled with the Spirit, not with yourself. Behind the Words “Drunk” is translated from the Greek verb methuskō, which is derived from methu (or methy), a fermented, alcoholic wine....
Ephesians 5:17 – God’s Will?
Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Truth to Learn Christians need to understand God’s will. Behind the Words “Be” is translated from ginomai, which primarily means “to begin to be” or “to become.” It implies a change of state from one condition to...
Ephesians 5:16 – Time and Eternity
redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Truth to Learn You only have one life. Live it with eternity in view. Behind the Words The word “redeeming” is translated from the Greek word exagoradzō, which is made up of ex, meaning “out of” and agoradzō meaning “to buy” (the...
Ephesians 5:15 – Carefully, not Fearfully
See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, Truth to Learn Be careful that you live a godly example, loving others. Behind the Words “See” is translated from the Greek verb blepō, which is one of several verbs used with regard to seeing. Blepō refers to...
Ephesians 5:14 – Rise and Shine!
Therefore He says: "Awake, you who sleep, Arise from the dead, And Christ will give you light." Truth to Learn We need to wake up and shine the light of Christ. Behind the Words The words “He says” are from the verb legō, which we learned a couple of verses...
Ephesians 5:13 – Be The Light
But all things that are exposed are made manifest by the light, for whatever makes manifest is light Truth to Learn God’s light exposes sin for what it is. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “exposed” is elegchō, which we learned back in verse eleven means “to rebuke or...
Ephesians 5:12 – No Sordid Details
For it is shameful even to speak of those things which are done by them in secret. Truth to Learn God knows the sordid details; we don’t have to talk about them to Him or to others. Behind the Words “Shameful” is from the Greek adjective aischros, which refers to...